Parting is such sweet sorrow...

On the eve of the Cycle U Team meeting (which is tonight I believe), I wanted to make a final post to this blog.

I returned to racing in '08 thanks to the supreme organization, motivation and humor of the Cycle U staff, from the Dean Craig Undem to Toby, Kristi, Heather, Dan and that paragon of serious contemplation, Coach Ed Ewing.

Fondest memory? Hanging out with the large group that made the trek to Wenatchee for the Omnium. Followed closely by the metronome-like regularity of the Tuesday am ride crowd - props to Evan B, Sabrina H and Bill S.

I have heard it said and believe it, that Cycle U considers itself proud when students matriculate on to other teams. Imagine my excitement when my new team indicated that it wanted to create an ongoing relationship with the U - sweet!

So for all you wily veterans and nubile rookies, heading in tonight for your words of wisdom and counsel, I wish you the best and will look for your wheels come Spring. Listen to the coaches, ride hard and bring some W's to the squad in '09!

Alex T, Nelson J and I look forward to living the dream at www.thumbprintracing.org.

Cheers

Ryan

ps - anyone want to buy a pair of ripped Cycle U bibshorts, size L? No extra charge for the stripe.